Crossword answer

DROGUE

6 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Sun, April 15, 2026

Letter pattern

DROGUE

Starts with D, ends with E · 6 letters

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Clues that lead to DROGUE

Most recent first

ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce landing speed (6)6The SunApr 15, 2026 Anchor initially delayed scoundrel (6)6The SunApr 15, 2026 A small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce its landing speed6The IndependentDec 21, 2024

About DROGUE in crosswords

DROGUE is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce landing speed (6)” in the The Sun crossword on April 15, 2026.

Other 6-letter answers

SVELTESlender FAMINEStarvation CUTIESAdorable ones HEARST“Citizen Kane” inspiration ACADIANational park in Maine FOOLED"Ha, I ___ you!" ("Gotcha!") DAWNONBegin to occur to REMAINContinue unchanged (6) SATURNPlanet MALIBUCalifornia beach city that is home to several Hollywood stars CREEDSDoctrines GETSETPrepare OFFISHDistant in manner (6) AVERSEDisinclined

Every appearance of DROGUE (3)

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Apr 15, 2026

Small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce landing speed (6) · The Sun · 24 Across

Apr 15, 2026

Anchor initially delayed scoundrel (6) · The Sun · 24 Across

Dec 21, 2024

A small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce its landing speed · The Independent · 45 Down